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With
world populaon growth shis towards emerging markets such as the
Asia-Pacific region, manufacturers of baked goods and snacks stand to
see a 7 percent annual rise in global sales of snack foods.* PACK EXPO
spotlighted the innovaons and market knowledge brand owners need to capitalize on this
growth, increase output and gain a compeve edge.
*Source: Bakery and Snacks - Market Assessment 2012; August 2012; PMMI
New Zipper Applicator for Bags
Conce North America added a new zipper applicator for bags. The system forms and cuts the zipper,
inserts it into the bag and seals it in place — at speeds as high as 700 bags/hour. The introducon of a
zipper applicator reduces the cost of the bag as compared to bags with pre-applied zippers. The applica-­tor
is part of a form/fill/seal system that can produce bags holding 5 to 110 pounds of bulk product. – EJB
More informaon:
John Elegreet, packaging specialist, Reliable Packaging Machinery LLC: john@reliablepkg.com; 706.654.3000,
New Generation VFFS Sealing Technique
Sealstrip Corp. displayed its new FreshPak Cross Direcon technology at the show. While the FreshPak resealing technology for
horizontal form/fill/seal applicaons has been available for years, the new Cross Direcon technology is designed specifically for
vercal form/fill/seal applicaons. The reseal technology uses FDA-compliant pressure-sensive tape that has non-pressure sensi-­‐
ve areas for an easy-to-grip, easy-open feature ulizing a tear tape. The resealing technology maintains package barrier proper-­‐
es and can be used with a wide range of film materials. The FreshPak Cross Direcon pressure-sensive reseal material is availa-­ble
in long rolls for extended runs. — BAG
More Info:
Jo Anne Forman, CEO/director of product development, Sealstrip Corp.: 610.367.6282, jforman@sealstrip.com ; www.sealstrip.com
Hook-to-Hook Pouch Closure
Velcro’s new hook-to-hook style open/reclose feature for flexible pouches, PRESS-LOK, is available in three widths, ranging from
¼ inch to 3 / 8 inch wide. The company says all three are consumer-friendly and easier to align than zippers, and they are designed to
close around fines and parculates. PRESS-LOK is FDA-approved and heat-sealable to PE. Velcro says the closures can be adapted
to most packaging machinery and, in fact, another exhibitor was applying PRESS-LOK closures to the pouches it was producing at
the show. While they are not as airght as zipper devices, Velcro asserts the barrier is sufficient for aer-opening in-home storage
and use for most dry food applicaons. – JES
More informaon:
Christopher Lerra, senior business development manager, Velcro: 603.222.4802, www.velcro.com.
Flat-Bottom Bag Features New Hook & Loop Closure
Peel Plascs displayed its new EZ-Close® package at the show. This is a flat boom
pouch that uses Velcro® PRESS-LOK® closure technology. The Velcro material is ap-­plied
just like a press-to-close zipper is applied, and actually uses the same equip-­ment,
specifically a hook-and-loop Velcro material.
The first commercial applicaon of the Peel Plascs EZ-Close® package is a line of
Lundberg Family Farms rice products, which includes its Wild Blend brand. The line of
rice products in the new Velcro® reclosable pouch was launched in the US in the fall
of 2012. — BAG
More informaon:
Will Troost, customer service representave, Peel Plascs: 905.456.4041, will@peelplascs.com ;
www.peelplascs.com.
Efficient Flexible Cube Pack
Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., introduced its PrimaPak package, a stackable, reclosable
rectangular flexible package produced from printed rollstock on vercal form/fill/seal
Peel Plascs
EZ-Close®
BAKERY/SNACK
PRESS-LOK Velcro hook-to-hook
pouch closure
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